
Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) - Inpatient Surgery (OR) - Lourdes Hospital
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The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates operative and other invasive procedures by preparing and providing sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment alongside the surgical team. The role includes maintaining aseptic technique, preparing the operative room and instruments, and performing surgical skin preparation as indicated. The posting requires a surgical technology degree or certificate and an accepted surgical technologist certification; BLS and one year of related experience are preferred.
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Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Certified Surgical Technologist – Lourdes Hospital
Job Summary:
The Certified Surgical Technologist facilitates the operative or other invasive procedure by preparing and providing the required sterile instruments, supplies and equipment alongside the surgical team.
Essential Functions:
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Provides instruments and supplies to the surgical team during the procedure and maintains aseptic technique.
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Prepares, maintains, and organizes sterile supplies and instrument for the procedure.
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Provides complete case preparation with the ability to adapt of special instruments, supplies, and equipment.
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Assists with pre and post procedure cleaning of the operative room and instruments.
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Prepares and performs surgical skin prep and clipping as indicated by procedure.
Education:
- Associates Degree, Vocational Certification, or Military Certificate in Surgical Technology (required)
Licensure/Certification:
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Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred)
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Must be certified by one of the following: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST), National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTA) or Tech in Surgery – Certified (TS-C)( TS-C is not accepted for Surgical Tech jobs in Cincinnati), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (required)
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Registered Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) with the Virginia Board of Medicine (required if currently reside in Virginia)
Experience:
- One year of perioperative, operating room, or related military surgical technology experience (preferred)
As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
What we offer
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Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
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Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
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Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
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Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [email protected] . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]
How this job compares
Set against the 2,788 open Surgical Technologist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$84–107K/yr67 salary ranges
- US median$28–40/hr1,185 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 34 open Surgical Technologist jobs in Kentucky and 2,788 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Kentucky
- Aya Healthcare, Inc.10 open
- Baptist Health10 open
- Bon Secours Mercy Health (this employer)4 open
- Experience
- Surgical Technologist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (1,174 postings).
- Education
- 6 of the 2,788 open Surgical Technologist jobs (under 1%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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